The Valenzuela City government will administer COVID-19 booster shots to pregnant women and breastfeeding moms, the city government said on Thursday, Feb. 3. The booster shot is recommended for women who are in the second trimester of their pregnancy. Pregnant women who are in their first trimester...
Microbiologist-priest Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., and independent health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon provided clarity on getting the COVID-19 jab through a free, publicly available webinar. The “Second Albertus Magnus Faith and Science Lecture” was held via Zoom and livestreaming at the...
The Makati City local government, together with Former-Vice President and senatorial aspirant Jejomar Binay announced the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to two other Sister Cities of Makati as part of its Sister Cities initiative. (Photo from Makati LGU) Binay, together with Makati City...
The Pateros municipal government announced that the vaccination of minors aged five to 11 will start on Feb. 7. Pateros Mayor Miguel “Ike” Ponce III said this is to observe if there will be side effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine on kids. Parents can register their kids aged...
The Muntinlupa City government will be decorating the vaccination sites for five to 11 years old with a children’s party-themed design to make the atmosphere appealing and relaxing for the kids. This is one of the strategies of the city government to encourage more kids to get vaccinated....
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) highlighted the need for the country to do its own research and development on vaccines, the head of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Wednesday, Feb. 2. (Unsplash) During the Laging Handa briefing, DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" de la Peña...
An infectious disease expert stresses on Tuesday, Feb. 1, the importance of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) shots for kids aged five to 11. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) During the Laging Handa briefing, Dr. Timmy Gimenez, chairman for vaccination of the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS),...
The Valenzuela City Government on Tuesday, Feb.1, opened the registration for the COVID-19 vaccination of kids aged 5 -11 years old. The local government said that the inoculations will start on Feb. 7 and parents can visit the link valtrace.appcase.net to have their children listed. It also said...
The Quezon City government has opened the registration for COVID-19 vaccination of minors aged 5-11. The local government said on Monday, Jan. 31, that parents or guardians can visit their respective barangays to have their children listed for vaccination or through online registration:...
Yet another rock and roll Hall of Famer wants off Spotify. Famed guitarist Nils Lofgren recently announced that he also wants his music taken off the site. This is “to protest the misinformation about vaccines spread by the streaming service’s Joe Rogan Experience,” a popular podcast on...
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine has shown to be effective against the Omicron variant, members of the Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) stated on Monday, Jan. 13. A Manila health worker prepares to administer a single-shot Johnson & Johnson's Janssen...
The Navotas City government on Sunday, Jan. 30, opened its online registration for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination of minors aged 5 to 11 years. Parents and guardians may check the link below and fill out the form to register their children: https://covax.navotas.gov.ph They should...
